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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.60, 1,205.58 and 480.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.60, 1,205.58 and 480.66 is: 663.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.60 : 1,205.58 = 480.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.60/1,205.58 = 480.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.60x = 1,205.58 × 480.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.60x = 579,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,474.08/873.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.32

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